Opsview 6.8.x End of Support
With the release of Opsview 6.11.0 on February 2025, versions 6.8.x have reached their End of Support (EOS) status, according to our Support policy. This means that versions 6.8.x will no longer receive code fixes or security updates.
The documentation for version 6.8.9 and earlier versions will remain accessible for the time being, but it will no longer be updated or receive backports. We strongly recommend upgrading to the latest version of Opsview to ensure continued support and access to the latest features and security enhancements.
Network - Base Opspack
This Opspack checks basic network connectivity using icmp (ping).
What You Can Monitor Copied
Opsview contains many different options for icmp checks including:
- Specifying number of packets to send
- Number of alive hosts required for success
- Specifying a source IP address or device name
- Timeout and TTL on ongoing packets
Service Checks Copied
| Service Check | Description |
|---|---|
| Connectivity - LAN | Checks that network interface is responding to ICMP echo requests |
Setup and Configuration Copied
Add the Host Template Copied
Add the Network - Base Host Template to your Opsview Monitor host.
Note
For more information, refer to the documentation on Adding Host Templates to Hosts.
Apply Changes Copied
Apply Changes and the system will then be monitored:
